The Springfield Road in West Belfast is currently closed due to what police have described as an 'ongoing policing operation'

Police have closed the Springfield Road in West Belfast this afternoon due to an "ongoing operation".

The PSNI have tweeted: "The Springfield Rd, Belfast is closed from West Circular to Lanark Way. Diversions are in place."

An operation by police was undertaken in East Belfast earlier today, while a controlled explosion was carried out on a suspicious object in Co Down.

At Hillcrest Lane, Ballynahinch, a controlled explosion was carried out on a suspicious object discovered in the area.

ATO examined a suspicious object discovered in the area and conducted a controlled explosion on it.

The remnants have been taken away for further examination.

Earlier today, the Belfast Road, Carryduff was closed in both directions from the Carryduff roundabout to Ballyknocken Road earlier due to Police operation.

It has since reopened.

Yesterday, Monday, the PSNI had warned members of the public in Carryduff not to touch any suspicious objects.

It came after reports of suspicious activity in the Belfast Road area of Carryduff between the Carryduff Roundabout and the junction of the Ballyknockan Road.

A PSNI spokeswoman said yesterday: "Police are advising the public not to touch any suspicious objects on the Belfast Road, Carryduff between the Carryduff Roundabout and the junction of the Ballyknockan Road.